Fritz shows us
dirty horses are happy horses
From the perspective of Gut Aiderbichl
(written by Gisela Pschenitschnig)
Before Fritzi became an Aiderbichler, he had not been used as a sport horse for a year and a half. A fetlock injury interrupted his future as a sport horse.
The injury had been treated by the vets, but unfortunately there was no stable improvement in the fetlock. Fritz was admitted to a specialist clinic and also spent time in a rehabilitation center for horses. Unfortunately, there was no prospect of recovery. Fritz is now lame on his right front foot, and a return as a riding or competition horse is out of the question. Fritz's front hooves were shod a few months ago, so he can move well.
His owner made every effort to ensure that Fritz could spend his life as a horse at Gut Aiderbichl from now on, and we have the impression that he feels very much at home among the Aiderbichl horses in France. He is simply allowed to be a horse, and ....
... Fritz can also be dirty
Fritz now lives as a happy, free horse in the herd at Gut Aiderbichl in France. Aiderbichl horses are not ridden, they all have special stories from their past.
The 33-year-old Chinook, for example, was given away a few years ago because he has been lame in his hind legs since a sports injury. Leonidas, 16 years old, took over Gut Aiderbichl from the horse dealer. He should have been "taken to the slaughterhouse" immediately after his first dressage and show jumping competition because he had achieved a poor placing.
Fritz could no longer perform in sport, but his survival was not called into question. On the contrary, efforts were made to find a new forever home for the "bright" Fritz.
Fritz is, as they say colloquially, "a horse with a rascally character". His initial shyness has vanished and he gets on splendidly with his fellow horses and people. Bright and cheeky, Fritz moves around the beautiful grounds of Gut Aiderbichl in France.
And do you know what Fritz particularly enjoys? He loves to roll around in the meadow, even when it's wet and a bit muddy from the rain. The young Oldenburg particularly likes that!
Fritz should be able to spend an exciting, safe life, with everything that goes with it: a clean stable, pastures, conspecifics, care, veterinary checks and care, lots of cuddles and love, as much as possible.
You don't throw away an entire life just because it's a little damaged.
- SeabiscuitUS-American movie about a racehorse Seabiscuit
Fritz is allowed to enjoy his life and is in the herd of horses from estate Aiderbichl in France, a place where horses can express their urge for freedom. tofreedom.
Yours sincerely, Gisela.
